Bullying in the workplace is on the rise, and studies suggest that the majority of it occurs at the top levels of the organization’s leadership hierarchy. It is critical that we develop better strategies to effectively manage toxic leaders.

Why don’t more people confront destructive leaders or speak up when they know something is wrong? Responsibility for creating a toxic climate does not rest solely with the leader. Conformers and colluders help build a “toxic triangle” of destructive leadership.